Sparkle Girlz Clothes Review

By Ginger -
The best thing to happen to Barbie recently isn't made by Mattel- it's Sparkle Girlz clothes, by Funville. They can be found at Walmart, generally $2 per outfit. They usually come with a purse and shoes that are unremarkable.

These outfits fit Barbie-sized dolls well. They are too large for Monster High sized dolls.



 Hmm, this is the first time I've noticed that the feet are sized in the opposite way- Barbie's feet are tiny!

At first, I was hesitant about these clothes. Many of them have a 2-dimensional design- very flat front and back. Mulan's skirt is extra shapeless in this picture, but I like the outfit for rock 'n roll potential. I wish the outfit on the right was in two parts for mix and match potential, but nope.


However, many outfits have more depth and design.


Several didn't interest me. Like Mattel, Sparkle Girlz thinks that single shoulder outfits are trendy. I can't figure out why. Seems like 80s to me. I also rejected some outfits where the top and bottom are sewn together, even though they would be so much better separate!


Some of the outfits are odd, but can make nice pieces for mix and match. I bought this center outfit below because of the great shorts. (Blair models this shorts with a swimsuit underneath on this post.) The bra-like top seemed a little strange, but might look nice somewhere else. Paired with the white shorts on left, it could be a cute underwear outfit. The far right doll (an actual Sparkle Girl) models another bra-like top, but adding a jacket created a more realistic outfit. She's also wearing the shorts from the first outfit, which became a versatile piece.
yay, new clothes!
Incidentally, the Sparkle girl is a nice doll. I'd recommend her as a cheaper alternative to Barbie if you don't care about articulation. Personally, I'm looking to re-body her.

Sparkle Girls outfits have a wide variety, from things moms wear to things teens wear.

 Check them out!


Comments

  1. KristianJune 2, 2018 at 6:08 AM

    I wonder if a lot of the two piece look but actually one piece items are that way for kids to get on easier. I recall al lot of Barbie clothes was hard for me to get on/off as a little kid.

    These are fun. Have you considered sewing doll clothes?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. GingerJune 7, 2018 at 6:52 PM

      Yeah, I have to remind myself that these are designed for kids... not for me! Less small parts and complications are better for kids. But it's nice how many details we still get to find anyway.
      No, I haven't sewed anything yet. GOALS.

      Delete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New Ken Bodies Comparison

By Ginger -
Image
Ken has a new bod! It took me awhile to notice. On the shelf, it's not as dramatic a difference as Barbie's new bodies were. But there is more than you'd expect. While Barbie got Curvy, Tall, and Petite (I only reviewed Curvy ), Ken Fashionistas now come in Slim, Original, and Broad. Gentlemen, time to take off your clothes.  At the moment I don't have an old Kens to compare... but does Original Ken look extra trim and built to you? I feel like this one should be called Muscle Ken. Even his biceps are huge!  Slim Ken is quite slim. It gives him sort of an adolescent look, which makes his head seem a bit large? But that is less noticeable when wearing clothes. Broad Ken doesn't look fat at all- this is simply a good example of different body types. (So, sadly, there is no Dadbod Ken. Get a  Drew Carey  doll instead.)  The next big question regards clothing sharing. This was a source of much distress for Barbie designers when they...
Read more

Mimi Bobeck Review + Fat Dolls

By Ginger -
Image
While we are waiting on the new "curvy" Barbie, I wanted to review current available fashion dolls in a plus size category. I recently bought a Mimi Bobeck doll, a favorite collectable for those seeking fat fashion dolls. (I use the term "fat" because it is the preferred term of fat activists.  I don't call individuals fat unless I know that is their personal preferred term.) Although I don't require or expect many/any of my dolls to have realistic human proportions, I do want to have curvy, fat, and other shapes of dolls to in some way reflect that world we live in. I believe all bodies are good bodies. Mimi comes with a working bag and hand mirror; Drew gets a coffee mug and non-opening briefcase. Mimi Bobeck and Drew Carey are characters from "The Drew Carey Show," which aired in the mid 1990s. Their doll personas were made by Creation Entertainment in 1998. I never watched the show myself, but I found this nice essay about Mimi while ...
Read more

Monster High Dolls and Cartoons

By Ginger -
Image
When I started collecting dolls, I felt hesitant about the Monster High line. I don't love inhuman skin tones or oversized heads, and short skirts aren't my thing (although I firmly believe people should wear what they want without being slut-shamed.) Also, they are super fancy and wear lots of make-up, and I'm kind of a plain girl. But, they are well articulated, and some looked interesting. But I could buy just one... right? My Monster High gang Cleo deNile was my first Monster High doll. I was drawn to her because she doesn't look like a monster. She's the "daughter of the mummy" but looks like an Egyptian girl who is still alive. She's gorgeous. I couldn't stop looking at her and photographing her. Next, I was a bit more daring- Robecca is a robot with adorable steam-punk fashion sense. But honestly, when I got her in the mail, I was disappointed. Her face is a little too much like Cleo's to be unique, and her unique aspects seem...
Read more